💙 Happy School Counselor Appreciation! 💙
ACS is so grateful for our outstanding counselors who go above and beyond for our students, staff, and families.
👏 ACMS: Roxanne Dingess
👏 ACI & ACP: Mary Fowler, Leidy Newton & Jessica Miller
ACS is so grateful for our outstanding counselors who go above and beyond for our students, staff, and families.
👏 ACMS: Roxanne Dingess
👏 ACI & ACP: Mary Fowler, Leidy Newton & Jessica Miller

ACS Family Engagement Survey is now available! We value your input. Please take a moment to complete the survey online or return the completed paper copy with your child. https://www.athenscityschools.net/o/athens-schools/page/fe-survey-2526

Telehealth visits are available in all clinics. Please reach out to your child's school nurse for more information.
Registration Information for Families/ School Virtual Visit
• English: https://forms.office.com/r/k7zaNBrTPQ
• Spanish: https://forms.office.com/r/XDh54LLrmp
• For more information visit: https://www.etch.com/your-visit/school-telehealth-resources/

National Wear Red Day is Friday, February 6. February is Heart Health Month. Join us as we raise awareness and support heart health by wearing red this Friday! #ExcellenceIsACS

Athens City Schools will operate on a regular schedule tomorrow February 3. Thank you to the Athens Public Works and ACS Maintenance/Custodial staff in clearing roadways and parking lots. We look forward to seeing everyone back to school tomorrow.

Due to continuing below freezing temperatures and the presence of snow and ice on many of our bus routes, city and county roads, and school parking lots, Athens City Schools will be closed tomorrow
2/2/26. Kids Connection will also be closed.




Please mark your calendars to join us for a fun family evening on Thursday, February 26th. The Knoxville Muse will be bringing Healthy Habits STEAM night to ACS. An evening of fun and learning for all ages. #ExcellenceIsACS

4th grade students have begun reading a play about a time leading up to the American Revolution in ELA. Members of Mrs. Sherlin’s and Mr. Arndt’s classes have been taking turns reading the parts of the play. #ExcellenceIsACI




ACS Kids Connection extended learning program is hiring part-time positions. Apply online today! https://www.applitrack.com/athenscityschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff&fbclid=IwdGRjcAPp-GJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeEY9SzKeJzE_ScpCgqGXlyBg7Mc20juqoSuQynKK7dW2vabsajINbb2_ywF4_aem_yPmjXxIG6Afo9J3m2FklsA

ACIS enjoyed having the School Board join us for lunch with students, desserts, and a presentation from some students on the amazing work in their STEM classes. We appreciate our wonderful School Board and all they do to support the students in ACS.





Students in Ms. Shanica’s STEM classes at ACIS shared what they have been learning with the School Board during School Appreciation Week. All the students did a great job! #ExcellenceIsACI



Athens City Schools will be open on normal schedule Wednesday, January, 28. 2026. We look forward to seeing everyone back to school tomorrow!

Due to the forecasted wintry weather and predicted icy road conditions Athens City Schools will be closed Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Kids Connection will be also closed. We will continue to monitor forecasts and conditions as we enter next week. We hope everyone stays safe and warm!

Mrs. Smith’s 4th grade class enjoyed donuts and hot chocolate on this cold morning to celebrate winning the December Reading Challenge. #ExcellenceIsACI

Students at ACIS and ACPS were recognized today for exhibiting the character trait of initiative. Congratulations to all of them.


ACI PTO-Our teachers and staff CRUSHED the first semester and we love spoiling them 🍊🧡



K-Kids spent some time after school today packing Nourish One Child bags to make sure students in Athens City are fed over the weekend and maybe a day or two extra (❄️❄️).






2nd Nine weeks Honors Assembly for 5th grade. #ExcellenceIsACI










4th grade students were recognized at the 2nd Nine Weeks Honors Assembly. #ExcellenceIsACI










ACIS perfect attendance winners. #ExcellenceIsACIS

